The Wylie Police Department has arrested two Anna men in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager near Dodd Park.

Police announced Monday, April 20, that Jermey Butler and Valquan Harris were taken into custody on capital murder warrants stemming from the April 16 shooting death of 17-year-old Ty’Ron Kuria.

According to the department, both men were arrested about 12:06 p.m. in Anna and transported to the Wylie city jail.
Chief Anthony Henderson praised officers and detectives involved in the case.

“I am thankful for the officers and detectives in the Wylie Police Department who worked every day to determine what took place near Dodd Park,” Henderson said in a statement. “Their work resulted in the arrest of those responsible for the death of Ty’Ron. We remain committed to continuing our investigation until this case is ready to be sent to the Collin County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.”

Police said no additional information would be released as the investigation continues.

Sgt. Donald English previously said officers responded shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16, to reports of shots fired on the northeast corner of Country Club Road and Park Boulevard.

“Multiple witnesses reported hearing several shots being fired and several males running in various directions,” English said.

Responding officers found Kuria suffering from gunshot wounds. Wylie Fire-Rescue personnel provided life-saving measures at the scene before transporting him to a regional hospital.

Despite those efforts, Kuria was pronounced dead at the hospital, police said.

Kuria was a junior at Wylie ISD Achieve Academy, Principal Janet Wyatt said in a message to students and families.

“We extend our deepest condolences to Ty’Ron’s family, friends and all who knew and loved him,” Wyatt said. “Our hearts and prayers are with them during this incredibly difficult time.”

She said counseling services were made available for students, with additional counselors on campus to provide support.

Police also addressed rumors circulating on social media related to the case.

“The spreading of rumors does nothing to bring justice for the family,” the department said in a statement. “We ask that you do not
speculate and let the investigation run its course.”

Wylie police thanked the Anna Police Department, Allen Police Department SWAT team, Richardson Police Department SWAT team
and the U.S. Marshals Service for assisting in the arrests.

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